Nadkarni K. Guide to ASTM test methods for the analysis of petroleum products and lubricants

2nd ed. — ASTM International, 2007. — 299 p. — (ASTM manual series).The essential elements of all standard analytical tests used to characterize petroleum products and lubricants are now available in one unique volume with the publication of Guide to ASTM Test Methods for the Analysis of Petroleum Products and Lubricants. Brief descriptions of tests include principles involved, test summary, advantages, limitations and test precision data. Equivalent tests from IP, ISO, JIS, DIN and AFNOR are also referenced where available.
The test methods covered involve a variety of analytical techniques to identify and/or quantify over 220 chemical and physical properties of crude oils, gasoline, reformulated gasoline, lubricating oils, additives, transmission fluids, lubricating greases, gear oils, aviation fuels, diesel and heating fuels, petroleum waxes, marine fuels and other specialty petroleum products.